#3053839 - 11/28/12 06:49 PM
Marlin 336 Cosmetic Overhaul
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drrxnupe
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Loc: Nash Vegas
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This summer I worked on my uncle's Marlin 336 in .35 Rem. It's only purpose was to keep deer meat in the freezer and believe me it did a darn good job of it. He got the rifle in 1975 used and when I got it in 2012, it had never ever been thoroughly cleaned. Not to mention, the lever action was stuck open. So I decided to take it apart to undo the lever. While I had it apart, I decided to do a cosmetic overhaul. The metal was in too bad shape for me to do a cold blue, so I took it to a local gunsmith for a professional hot blue job. While this was being done, I keep the wood for a good refinish. Sorry I didn't take many pics during the process but this is what I have.
After initial take apart
After cleaning, sanding, and applying 1st coat of MinWax GunStock stain
After 3-4 coats of TruOil with 300 grain sanding in between each
The right side of the stock had a deep gash. I tried applying wood filler but it didn't absorb the stain very well. I decided to leave it as is just as a reminder of how bad off the rifle was
After 10 or so coats of TruOil
I was satisfied after 20 or so coats of TruOil. This was after I applied Meguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus Paste Wax
At last...the metal came back from the gunsmith and the rifle was put back together. I also put a Weaver Classic 4x38 on top of it
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#3053901 - 11/28/12 07:13 PM
Re: Marlin 336 Cosmetic Overhaul
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Bar7mag
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Loc: On the river
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Dang man that is awesome. I know you will always think your unc when you take it afield.
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#3053966 - 11/28/12 07:40 PM
Re: Marlin 336 Cosmetic Overhaul
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Deerhunter
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Loc: Newport Tn
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Looks awesome man! I got the exact same gun execpt for being a '72 model.
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#3054238 - 11/28/12 09:37 PM
Re: Marlin 336 Cosmetic Overhaul
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AllOutdoors
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Looks great! I LOVE the 35 caliber. I have one too, except it has the short magazine tube. I wish my stock looked as as good as yours.
Edited by AllOutdoors (11/28/12 09:39 PM)
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#3054283 - 11/28/12 10:18 PM
Re: Marlin 336 Cosmetic Overhaul
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cdw338
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Loc: Ky Lake Paris Tn
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I have a 35 336, I bought new at 1970 and I redone the stocks and have used it for using in hogs and alot of deer. It shoots as good as ever and used it last week.
I boutht for $87.00 new.
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#3054675 - 11/29/12 08:48 AM
Re: Marlin 336 Cosmetic Overhaul
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Grizzly Johnson
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Very nice job, looks like a brand new rifle!!
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#3054689 - 11/29/12 08:55 AM
Re: Marlin 336 Cosmetic Overhaul
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BigD_625
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Loc: Maury County, TN
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She's a beaut!!! Excellent job!!!
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#3055358 - 11/29/12 03:53 PM
Re: Marlin 336 Cosmetic Overhaul
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wsm
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Registered: 11/28/10
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Loc: maury county tenn.
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Great job.
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